Delicious dinner recipes that are nourishing and comforting.
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti is the perfect comfort food for any night of the week! Packed with veggies such as bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, smothered in a creamy sauce, topped with a layer of melted cheddar cheese. Chicken spaghetti is one of those classic southern comfort foods. If you live in the south, you have…
A quick pasta sauce made of avocado, fresh basil, garlic, lemon and olive oil is the perfect way to bring the taste of summer to anytime of the year. Serve this avocado fettuccine for dinner with a side salad for a comforting, healthy meal! If you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this is…
Take advantage of seasonal stone fruit with these pan-seared pork chops drizzled with sweet and savory plum sauce. Served with crispy potatoes and tender broccolini, this meal will surely be a hit! This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thanks for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Did you know that summertime…
This Coconut Chicken Salad is a simple weeknight dinner! Chicken tenders coated in panko and coconut flakes and baked until crispy. Served on top of a bed of spring greens, veggies, and a drizzle of honey mustard dressing. You know those times when you want a really big salad, but you also want chicken tenders?…
Tender pieces of white meat chicken, bell peppers, onion and juicy sweet pineapple baked in the oven until soft and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. This Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken comes together in less than thirty minutes and is the perfect weeknight meal! Served with easy coconut milk infused rice. Another easy weeknight…
Roasted eggplant tossed in olive oil and oregano make the perfect base for these stuffed pitas! Piled high with tomatoes, pickled red onion, and dill tzatziki sauce. These roasted eggplant pitas are a delicious and vegetarian lunch option. Hi friends! Coming back to ya with another great meatless meal. Last week I shared these Roasted…
Enjoy a delicious plant based meal with these vegan Roasted Corn & Bean Tostadas! Fresh corn on the cob, roasted until brown in the oven and a creamy seasoned mashed pinto bean spread on top of a crunchy tostada shell. Beans, beans, the wonderful fruit. The more we eat, the more we… save the planet!…
Shrimp marinated in spices and grilled until golden brown top these easy weeknight shrimp tostadas. Don’t forget the guacamole and pico de gallo! Today we’re taking a break from our Tour of Italy for a quick detour to Mexico! As some of you may know, I’ve been creating recipes for a meal planning app called…
A Sicilian twist on the classic pesto – this golden pesto is made from blanched almonds, Parmesan, basil, and tomatoes. Pesto Trapanese is from Sicily and highlights tomatoes and blanched almonds as a pesto ingredient alternative. We’re chugging right along on our Tour of Italy! A couple weeks ago I posted the delicious Pasta alla…
Famous in the Midwest, Cincinnati Chili is a Mediterranean spiced meat sauce used as a topping for spaghetti and garnished with cheddar cheese and white onion. Today I’m sharing something unique– at least for me. My husband and his family are from the Midwest and have been raving about “Cincinnati chili” for a long time,…
I’ve always loved travelling, even though I haven’t done much of it (compared to some people I know!). My family and I have been on a couple Caribbean cruises, our honey moon was to the Dominican Republic, and a couple years ago Nick and I spent two weeks in Ireland, Scotland and London. There are…
Crispy, garlicky tofu cubes drizzled with a creamy avocado sauce and a handful of zingy crisp slaw. This vegetarian tofu taco dish is sure to please even the tofu skeptics! A couple of weekends ago, my sister and her boyfriend came over to watch the Superbowl. My sister and I are not the world’s biggest…
Tender butternut squash is pureed along with broth, spices and Parmesan cheese to create the base of this salty and savory pasta dish. Baby spinach is folded in for a delicious color contrast and it’s all topped with crunchy bacon! There is nothing quite like the perfect pasta sauce. The way it clings to each…
Sweet potato gnocchi are easier to make at home than you think! These pillowy soft and cheesy sweet potato gnocchi are tossed in a sage butter sauce and topped with parmesan. What could be better than a big warm bowl of soft gnocchi covered in a butter sauce? I can’t think of anything at the…
Savory and full of flavor, these Asian chicken tacos are made in the slow cooker and are packed with water chestnuts, brown rice, and topped with crunchy lettuce and green onion. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen & Spice possible! Hi friends and Happy…
This Capellini Pomodoro comes together in just five minutes, due to it’s four ingredient sauce! Simply puree plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and salt and toss with hot angel hair pasta. Yes– you read that right. FIVE MINUTES. In just five short minutes, this pomodoro pasta can be on your table! In the time it takes…
Yukon gold potatoes, parsnips, carrots, mushrooms, delicata squash and kale come together in this quick veggie stir fry. Seasoned with salt, pepper, shallots and fresh thyme, this winter vegetable hash is the perfect accompaniment to any dish. Here we are again, sharing another lightened up winter dish! I know that I need a break…
A simple yet delicious way to prepare fish — sauteed in oil and covered in a brown butter lemon sauce with sweet diced apples. This post is sponsored by Envy Apples. Thank you for supporting brands that make Zen and Spice possible! Hi friends! Popping in today to share a delicious yet simple recipe for…
Savory roasted butternut squash, plenty of chicken broth and a splash of white wine is combined with Arborio rice to create this delicious roasted butternut squash risotto. The epitome of winter flavors: roasted butternut squash, parmesan and tender rice. You can’t get better than this roasted butternut squash risotto on a chilly winter day! We’re…
Thank you Rio Luna Organic Peppers for sponsoring this post. Rio Luna Organic Peppers are certified organic, non-GMO, fat free, cholesterol free, low calorie and Kosher. For flavorful and spicy recipe ideas follow Rio Luna on Facebook and Instagram. Green chili peppers make their way into a creamy macaroni and cheese made with pepper jack…
Layers of thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes covered in a creamy herbed sauce and baked until soft and golden brown. These scalloped potatoes are the perfect comforting side dish to any meal this Fall or Winter season. Here we are — just two weeks away from Thanksgiving! It’s by far my favorite culinary holiday. My…
Polish Tuna Pie is a simple, easy and comforting meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes. Layers of tuna, crunchy onion and mashed potatoes are topped with melted cheddar cheese. Today I am sharing a recipe that instantly takes me back to my childhood: Polish Tuna Pie. This recipe has been passed down…
Creamy and cheesy pumpkin sauce is the highlight of this dish! Kick off the pumpkin season with these delicious pumpkin lasagna rolls stuffed with sauteed kale and onions. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. This recipe is actually another version of my…